252 Challenger Ave, San Jose, CA 95127 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 252 Challenger Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$754,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$13,150 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Transfer May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`484-12-060`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`484-12-060`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,116 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,116 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area	408 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95127-1813
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 2285 S BOOK 105 PAGE 27 LOT 35
Legal Subdivision	SADDLE MOUNTAIN ESTATES
Legal Tract	2285
Legal Lot Number	35
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	503903

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 18, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
May 18, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 22, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Nov 14, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 22, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201824064038
Last Transfer Date	May 10, 2021
Transfer Doc	0024965045
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 18, 2021
Property Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813
Document Number	0024965044
Map Reference	MB 105 PG 27
Instrument Date	May 13, 2021
Instrument	24965044
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 18, 2021
Property Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813
Document Number	0024965045
Map Reference	MB 105 PG 27
Instrument Date	May 10, 2021
Instrument	24965045
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 28, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813

Mortgage

Document Number	0024965046
Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	24965046

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 22, 2019
Property Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813
Document Number	0024121330
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2018
Instrument	24121330
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2019

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE SAN JOSE CA 951271813, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2018
Property Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813
Document Number	0024064038
Map Reference	MB105 PG27
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2018
Instrument	24064038
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	252 CHALLENGER AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1813

Mortgage

Document Number	0024064039
Date	Nov 14, 2018
Instrument	24064039

Lender

Name	PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.62%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3.62%
Max Rate At Change	7.62%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	11.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	San Jose City
Elementary School District	Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$857,918 (+2%) Land $636,044 Building $221,874
2025	$13,150.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$841,097 (+4.04%) Land $623,573 Building $217,524
2023	$12,627.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$808,438 Land $599,360 Building $209,078
2022	$12,372.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	800 / 160
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.

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